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as in helm
the place of leadership or command
after the president resigned, the vice president stepped in and took the reins of the company
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as in power
the right or means to command or control others
a peaceful transfer of the reins of government has always been a hallmark of our nation
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as in curbs
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Noun
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Neil Jacobs, the former acting administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, has been nominated by President Donald Trump to take the agency's helm once again.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025 -
It's been more of the same for the New York Jets no matter who is at the coaching helm, taking snaps under center or making calls up above, but new hire Aaron Glenn has instilled optimism around the organization in his first week.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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For all of Trump’s abuses of power in his first term, culminating in his attempt to subvert the 2020 election, his administration never attempted to openly defy a court order despite losing, by one analysis, over three quarters of the federal cases it was involved in.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Immigration was a key element of President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and helped Republicans sweep to power on a national level.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Every fall weekend, millions of fans of professional and college football set out camping chairs and grills — effectively recreating their living rooms and kitchens — and invite in friends and strangers.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Covered with colorful chairs and umbrellas, the outdoor restaurant and bar is the perfect place to have dinner and a cocktail while watching your surroundings transition from day to night.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Reins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reins. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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